10 Best Movies of 2016

From movies to television to the best pop music releases, we're counting down all the greatness that 2016 had to offer.

Few things felt more crucial during this rather tumultuous year than an escape to the cinema.

This year in film brought supernatural scares, erotic thrills and animated delights that kept us screaming, crying and laughing (or all of those at once, in some cases): from the masterful Moonlight to the heartwarming Moana to the monstrous 10 Cloverfield Lane, the movies served up throughout 2016 kept us captivated long after we left the theater.

Check out our picks of the 10 Best Movies of 2016 up top. Don't see your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.